The Elizabeth line is pitching itself as a one-stop family day out this half-term.
Skip the buggy-wrangling Tube changes: hop on at Paddington and ride straight east to Abbey Wood.
With one contactless tap, families can jump between city sights and greener stops along the Elizabeth line.
Paddington and Little Venice family activities
Start at Paddington Station for a hit of Paddington Bear-themed fun.
Snap a photo by the bronze Paddington Bear statue, then pop into the official shop for souvenirs.
For a breather, head to Little Venice for waterside walks and cafés while the kids burn off energy.
Bond Street/Tottenham Court Road: West End culture
Get off at Bond Street or Tottenham Court Road for the West End, from shows and cinemas to child-friendly exhibitions.
The British Museum, galleries and big shops are all within walking distance.
They can do a museum in the morning, grab lunch in Soho, then hop back on the Elizabeth line.
Farringdon: Mail Rail and Hidden History
In Farringdon, head to the Postal Museum and its underground Mail Rail ride.
The displays will keep kids busy, but the star is the ride through disused tunnels under the streets.
Give it half a day, with plenty of family-friendly places nearby to refuel.
Liverpool Street and Whitechapel markets and murals
Go east to Liverpool Street and Whitechapel for a different side of London.
Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane are close by, so families can piece together a walk of markets, murals and green spots.
The Elizabeth line makes it easy to reach both for a day out.
Canary Wharf roof garden and indoor soft play
Next stop: Canary Wharf.
The free Crossrail Place Roof Garden sits above the station and is ideal for kids.
For more action, try one of the area’s big indoor venues for trampolines and soft play.
Custom House and Woolwich docklands and river day
Further east, Custom House and Woolwich show off London’s maritime and industrial past.
From Custom House, it’s a short DLR hop to the Museum of London Docklands, with child-focused galleries and play areas.
In Woolwich, you can turn it into a "multi-mode transport day", linking the Elizabeth line, the Royal Arsenal waterfront and the River Thames.
Abbey Wood: Lesnes Abbey Woods and ruins
Finish at Abbey Wood, a calmer corner away from the rush of central London.
Abbey Wood has Lesnes Abbey Woods, an ancient woodland where children can run around and explore.
Nearby are the ruins of Lesnes Abbey, perfect for "castle" games, a bit of history and family photos.
All in, the Elizabeth line strings these family-friendly stops along one route for an easier half-term day out.
Transport for London has warned that weekend engineering works could mean reduced or suspended Elizabeth line services until Sunday, March 29, so families may want to check planned disruptions before travelling.
TfL has advised passengers to plan ahead and use the TfL Go app or the TfL website for the latest service updates, as journeys may take longer and involve rail replacement buses.
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